Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Command in Lagos have intercepted a shipment of more than 1,620 live birds being illegally exported to Kuwait. The seized birds include Ringnecked Parakeets—commonly known as parrots—and Green and Yellow Fronted Canaries. The discovery was made during routine inspections by vigilant customs officers,…
In an effort to curb frequent industrial actions by trade unions, the Federal Government has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025. The policy aims to regulate trade union conduct and foster harmonious relationships between employers and employees. This announcement comes amid a nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI), has dismissed reports claiming that it has called off its ongoing nationwide warning strike. Omomo Tibiebi, the union’s National Public Relations Officer, told Punch that the seven-day strike, which started on Wednesday, July 30, remains in effect despite a meeting earlier today…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, a partnership expected to boost the South Korean giant’s struggling foundry business. Under the agreement, Samsung’s new chip fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas, will produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips. Musk shared that Tesla will actively assist in optimizing production at…
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), is considering the removal of the current seven percent surcharge on all imports as part of a proposal to reduce import duties. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed during a town hall meeting on the Bodogwu clearance system that the proposal to scrap the surcharge is…
The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of the popular Light House Club on Admiralty Way, Lekki, due to repeated violations of noise pollution regulations. Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, announced that a joint enforcement team from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) and the Lagos State Environmental…
Electricity generation companies under the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) have expressed strong concerns over the recent decision by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to reduce the Band A electricity tariff. They warn that this move will exacerbate the already fragile financial situation within the power sector. On Sunday, the EERC announced a…
Barclays Bank has been fined a total of £42.4 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for shortcomings in managing money laundering risks connected to two separate cases involving WealthTek and Stunt & Co. The FCA imposed a £39.3 million penalty on Barclays for inadequate controls related to Stunt & Co, a firm operated by…
American automaker Ford is recalling 694,271 crossover SUVs in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that poses a potential fire hazard, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects specific models of the 2021–2024 Bronco Sport and 2020–2022 Escape equipped with 1.5-liter engines. The NHTSA reported that…
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, announced her resignation on Wednesday, July 9, after two years in the role. While she did not provide a specific reason for stepping down, Yaccarino acknowledged that the company was entering “a new chapter” following its recent integration with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture.…
